Nowadays, more and more people prefer choosing online courses to learn than attending regular classes. Do the advantages outweigh the disadvantages?
ou should spend about 20 minutes on this task. The table below shows information about age, average income per person and population below the poverty line in three states in the USA. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people think that money is the best gift to give to young people, while others think other types of gifts are better for young people. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
The two given pie charts illustrate the main reasons for choosing a particular British University in two different years 1987 and 2007.
Some people say that technology such as mobile phones (cell phones) is destroying social interaction. Do you agree or disagree?
Some people choose to commute to work by public transportation. However, others prefer to use their own private cars. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
the chart below shows the amount of beer sales in Saigon between 1970 and 2010
You recently made a journey by train. When you got on the train, you realised you had left a bag on the train. Write a letter to the station manager. In your letter: • give details of where and when you left the bag • describe the bag and its contents • suggest how you could get the bag back
Some people claim that it is acceptance to use animals in medical research for the benefit of human beings, while others argue that it is wrong. Discuss both views and give your opinion.
ome companies have uniforms for their employees which must be worn when they are at work. What are the advantages for a business of having a uniform and are there any advantages of having uniform for their staff?
Some people believe that family is crucial in developement of children, some other say that external factors such as television, mobile and friends play important role. Discuss both views
some people like to spend their liesure time after work with their coworkers while others like to keep their private life separate from work. Discuss both sides.
Most young people without a partner would prefer to have a boyfriend or girlfriend. Yet being in a relationship when you are young is not always a good idea. As part of a class project, write about whether you agree or disagree. Give reasons for your choices.
Some people think that university should provide graduates with their knowledge and skills needed in the workplace. Other think that the true function of University should be to give access to knowledge for its own sake, regardless of whether the course is useful to an employer. what is your opinion? Should be the main function of University.
There have been many inventions in human history (e.g the wheel) some people think the most important thing is the Internet. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
It's suggested that everyone in the world should have a car, a TV and a fridge. Do you think the disadvantages outweigh the advantages for the society
You have seen an advertisement in a newspaper for a job in the city post office during your holidays. You decide to apply for the job.
Write a letter to the director of the post office. In your letter,
• introduce yourself
• explain what experience and special skills you have
• explain why you are interested in the job
Your office building doesn’t have enough parking spaces. Write a letter to your manager. In your letter:
· explain the problem
· suggest a solution
· say why more parking spaces would benefit all employees
10.The most effective way to solve the current traffic and pollution problems in cities is to encourage people to move from the suburbs or countryside into the city center. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Nowadays, it is possible to move ocean creatures from their natural habitat at sea and have them relocated in amusement parks for the purpose of people’s recreation. Do you think the advantages of this development outweigh the disadvantages?
Cars owners has increased so rapidly over the past thirty years that many cities in the world are now one big traffic jam. How true do you think this statement is? What measures can goverments take to discourage people from using thier cars?
Computer do not help children learn more effectively. On the contrary, the use of computer has a negative effect on children’s physical and mental development. To what extent do you agree or disagree
Some people believe that studying at university or college is the best route to a sucessful career, while others believe that it is better to get a job straight after school. Discuss both views and give your opinion
Some people think that governments should invest mainly in making public transportation faster while others think there are more important priorities. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
The bar graph below shows the stock price of four different technology companies from 2011 to 2016. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons where relevant.
Some people believe that technology cannot reverse the environmental damage caused by human activity. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
The graph below shows the percentage of people by age group visiting the cinema at least once per month in one particular country between 1978 and 2008. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparisons where relevant.
You recently purchased an item of furniture that was faulty. You telephoned the shop about the problem[s] and were asked to put your complaint in writing.
Write a letter to the shop. In your letter
• explain what the problem[s) is/are
• explain if anything was done to improve the situation
• say what you would like the shop to do.
The bar charts below give information about the railway system in six cities in Europe.
it is important for people to take risks, both in their professionals lives and personal lives. do you think the advantagous of taking risk outweigh the disadvantagous.
some people say that it is better to teach language sdutens in small classes, whereas others thinks the number of people does not matter. discuss both sides and give your opinion.
Many people leave their country and go to other countries to live and work. why do you think it is happening? do the advantages of this trend outweights its disadvantages?
Nowadays, families are not as close as in the past and a lot of people have become used to this. Why is this happening? Do the advantages of this trend outweigh the drawbacks? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own experience or knowledge.
Last month you had an overseas hoiday with some friends where you stayed at their house. They have just sent you some holiday photos. Write a letter to your friends.
The charts below show the results of a survey of adult education. The first chart shows the reasons why adults decide to study. The pie chart shows how people think the costs of adult education should be shared. Write a report for a university lecturer
You have received a bill from a mobile phone (or cell phone) company for international call charges relating to a time when you did not use your phone for international calls. Write a letter to the company, complaining about this giving your reasons asking for the bill to be changed
Children in some parts of the world have less responsibility compared to children in the past. Some people think this as a positive change; however, others think of it as a negative change. What do you think? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience.
In many countries, people are now living longer than ever befare. Sorne people say an ageing population creates problems for governments. Other people think there are benefits if society has more e/derly people. To what extent do the advantages of having an ageing population outweigh the disadvantages?
The table shows the proportions of pupils attending four secondary school types between 2000 and 2009. Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features and make comparison where relevant.
Some people claim that not enough of the waste from homes is recycled. They say that the only way to increase recycling is for governemnts to make it a legal requirement. To what extent do you think laws are needed to make people recycle more of their waste?
Educating young people is naturally important. However, some think governments ught to invest more education for adults in need. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
In many parts of the world, children and teenagers are spending more and more of their time indoors. What are the causes and how it could be solved?
Some people think city planners should create more green spaces and plant trees. Others believe that they should focus on building new homes. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.
Government should protect culture. Therefore, some people believe that new buildings should be built in traditional styles. To what extent do you agree or disagree？
You have recently landed in a foreign country on a work visa and are interested in seeking information and guidance about the various places in and around the city.
Write a letter to the relocation assistance provider seeing help. In your letter:
• explain why you are writing the letter.
• what kind of information you want.
• how and when you can get requested information.
The typical teacher-student relationship in the classroom will not exist in 2050. Do you agree or disagree with this view?
Psychological illnesses may not be as obvious as physical disabilities or illnesses. Nevertheless, they are just as disabling in their own way. Society, however, is accepting of those with physical than psychological illnesses or disabilities; the latter is regarded as a “taboo” subject sometimes. To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Some people prefer to livewith a roommate.Others prefer to live alone. Compare the advantages of each choice. Which of these two options do you prefer? Use specific reasons to support your answer
Some people think that young people should go to university to futher their education while others think they should be encouraged to work as car mechanics or builders to serve society. Discuss both views and give your own opinion.
Smoked foods are popular worldwide because of their special flavor and their long life. The diagram below shows the structure of a home smokery and how it is used.